The National Parks Service is offering this grant to support a multi-year initiative focused on invasive weed treatment and ecological restoration across several key park units. This grant is for the purpose of engaging Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) and PLC members in critical field work at Badlands National Park, Fort Union Trading Post National Historical Site, Knife River Indian Villages National Historical Park, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Phases include comprehensive weed management, native seed collection and propagation to enhance availability, and site restoration using indigenous species. The project aims to restore native ecosystems, monitor success, and significantly increase participants’ knowledge of conservation practices.
Opportunity ID: 236656
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P13AC00631 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Not a Request for Proposals – NOI – Invasive Weed Treatment |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,225 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,225 |
| Award Floor: | $75,225 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This project will involve 2-3 phases of treatment and restoration at each park unit that the Montana Conservation Corps will perform plant management and restoration work including: Badlands National Park, Fort Union Trading Post National Historical Site, Knife River Indian Villages National Historical Park, Theodore Roosevelt National Park . The work will engage PLC members in field work consisting of exotic plant treatment, seed collection and site restoration and increase their knowledge and understanding of these projects. The phases include weed management in selected areas, seed collection and grow-out to increase seed availability and lastly, restoration with native species of the weed management site itself. This will be a multi-year effort for the treatment, monitoring and restoration of the sites. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Schroeder
Grants Officer Phone 402-661-1640 Email:catherine_schroeder@nps.gov |
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Folder 236656 Full Announcement-1 -> grants.gov single source noi form mt cc.pdf
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